Dear Students and Families:
We know this year’s move-in will be one like no other. The University has worked diligently to prepare for your safe arrival to campus, and we look forward to warmly welcoming you in a few short days.
As you prepare to travel to campus, I ask that you please read this letter completely and carefully. The following contains important information related to your pre-arrival preparations, your arrival on campus and move-in procedures. In addition, we encourage you to review and take the Stay Safe Pledge to learn about our community expectations to protect the health and safety of all our campus community members.
To ensure you have all of the information you need, and to make this message as clear and concise as possible, you will note we are bulleting out information below. Topics covered in this message include:
Quarantine Requirement Affirmation (if applicable)
As a reminder, if you are traveling from a state listed in the New York State travel advisory or from outside the United States (excluding Canada), you must complete your 14-day self-quarantine before moving into your on-campus residence. Please complete the student affirmation of self-quarantine form emailed to you last week. Students arriving from states listed in the New York State travel advisory must also complete the New York State Traveler Health Form.
* Important Note: If you were required to comply with the quarantine requirement and have not yet completed the student affirmation of self-quarantine form and provided it to the University, you will NOT be permitted to move into your assigned residence hall as scheduled. Please complete this form prior to arriving on campus.
* Important Note: If your quarantine plans are such that you will arrive on campus after the move-in period, you will not jeopardize your housing assignment. We simply ask that you please email the Housing Office with your late arrival information, and they will note it in the housing system.
Pre-Arrival Testing & Arrival Approvals
As announced by the University in July, to be permitted to move into campus housing, students are required to demonstrate to the University a negative COVID-19 test, administered within a 10-day window of your scheduled move-in date. Accordingly:
Move-In Reminders
All residential students will receive a confirmation email from the Housing Office with their scheduled move-in time.
Please note, if you did not select a move-in time prior to the extended deadline, a move-in time has been assigned to you. Your move-in time has been sent via email from the Housing Office.
Students can only move in during their scheduled two-hour move-in time.
Only one guest can assist with move-in. There is no “swapping” of guests during the two-hour time period.
Arrival Instructions (Check-in 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Please report to the Syracuse Welcome Check-in Center at least one hour prior to your scheduled move-in time. The Check-in Center is located at the Skytop Parking Lot (directions). The address is 640 Skytop Road, Syracuse, New York 13244.
All parties in the car should wear a mask.
At check-in, we will:
Students with proof of a negative COVID-19 test will proceed to the COVID-19 screening. Below is important information to prepare for the screening:
Students awaiting results from LetsGetChecked will be quarantined on South Campus while awaiting negative test results.
Students who arrive without proof of a negative test, and who do not have results in process with LetsGetChecked, will be tested and have to locate and quarantine in lodging for 24-48 hours until test results are received.
Arrival Process after 8 p.m.
Only students with proof of a negative COVID-19 test (either through the LetsGetChecked at-home mail-in kit or uploaded to the Patient Portal) will be able to check-in after 8 p.m.
If you live on North Campus, please go directly to your residence hall.
If you live on South Campus, including in Skyhalls, please go directly to Goldstein Student Center. If you arrive after 10 p.m., please call the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224 for further directions.
Syracuse University I.D. (SU I.D.) Card
Your SU I.D. card is essential to carry with you on campus. You will need it to enter your residence hall, enter dining centers, ride campus transportation, pay for food and much more. If you are a new student and have not yet submitted a photo for your card, submit your photo to I.D. Card Services right away.
If you are a returning student who needs a new SU I.D. card, please complete the I.D. card services form to request a replacement I.D. The $25 replacement fee will be charged to your student account. When your new card is ready, you will receive an email directing you when and where to pick up the card.
South Campus Key Distribution
If you live on South Campus, once you are cleared to leave the Skytop Check-in Center, you will proceed down Skytop Road and turn right onto Lambreth Lane, where staff will direct you into one of two lanes to pick up your apartment keys.
What to Pack
Given the COVID-19-related constraints of the move-in process this year, we are urging students to pack light. Every residence hall room is furnished with an extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk, desk chair and wardrobe. South Campus Apartments are furnished with an extra-long full-sized bed, dresser, desk and desk chair. Accordingly, students should bring only the essentials:
Finally, we ask that you please not bring additional furniture, large lamps, shelving, rugs and excessive grocery items like cases of water.
Shipping to Campus
As a general rule, students should address their packages directly to their residence hall room number and address or South Campus Apartment address. Access on-campus addresses here.
We appreciate you may have more questions that come to mind in the coming days. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of our Fall 2020 Open website. If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please email newtosu@syr.edu.
We do understand that this move-in is a stressful time for all. Rest assured, all these precautions have been put in place to keep our campus as safe and healthy as possible.
Again, we are looking forward to your arrival the week of Aug. 17, and we are excited for the opportunity to welcome you in person to the Orange Family.
Sincerely,
Amanda G. Nicholson
Interim Deputy Senior Vice President
Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience
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